23rd June 2014

Whist Drive – In Aid Of North West HospiceThe monthly whist drive in Ballinamore Community centre takes place on Thursday 3rd July at 9pm and all proceeds are going to the North West Hospice, we are calling on all card players to please come along and support this worthy cause. There will be a great selection of wonderful prizes and tea and refreshments at half time. So why not come along, bring a friend and enjoy a good night while supporting the North West Hospice. All Welcome,

Belfast To Knock Peace WalkersWe are fast approaching that time of the year when our friends from Belfast pass through our town as they walk to Knock over five days on their Peace Pilgrimage. This is the twenty first year of the walk and over those years Fr Duffy R.I.P. looked forward to meeting and celebrating Mass with the walkers on their Thursday evening stopover in Ballinamore. This year and they will be celebrating the Mass on the Thursday evening 17TH July, at 8pm. Over the years the parish has always opened their hearts and homes to the walkers and have been most generous and supportive in providing beds for those walking the pilgrimage. Hopefully this year will be no exception and if you can give a bed for even one walker it will be much appreciated. On this Thursday the walkers will have walked all the way from Clones to Ballinamore and as you can appreciate they would be delighted to get a bed for the night after that journey. All are welcome to come and experience the Mass, the music and the liturgy that the Cursillio members bring to their celebrations.

Church Of IrelandChurch Street, Ballinamore, Sunday Service is at 12.15pm every Sunday except on the 4th Sunday which is held in Drumreilly Church, Drumreilly

Dawn’s Art CampSummer summer summer ... Get your colours out and your imagination going. It's time for Dawn's Art Camp. We will be painting, drawing, making and designing. The camp will run from Monday 30th June - Thursday 3rd July. Junior Camp 1st, 2nd & 3rd class in the morning. Senior Camp 4th, 5th & 6th class afternoon. New venue the Lollipops childcare building. Boys and girls all welcome. Early booking is essential, contact Dawn for more information @ 086-3115647.

Ecumenical Service Of RemembranceDeath by suicide is a tragedy for everyone concerned. The grief and sense of loss experienced can be overwhelming. Living Links Cavan is holding an Ecumenical Service of Remembrance for family and friends bereaved by suicide on Sunday June 29, 2014, at 3.00 pm in St. Brigid's Church, Killeshandra. Everyone welcome. Those attending are welcome to bring a photo of their deceased loved ones.

South Leitrim – West Cavan Vintage Tractor Club wishes to thank all who supported their recent vintage day. A big thank you to sponsors, patrons and exhibitors who made the day a success.

Film “The Monuments Men” Ballinamore LibraryOn Tuesday 1st July at 7.30pm you can come along to Ballinamore library and see the film the “The Monuments Men” Based on a true when a team of unlikely and - woefully unprepared - heroes are sent to the front lines of WWII to rescue artistic masterpieces from the Nazis, the race against time to protect a thousand years of culture begins. Starring George Clooney and Matt Damon it’s a film not to be missed. Remember it’s FREE ADMISSION with all welcome

Church NewsMasses for the Week : Ballinamore : Mon 7pm, Tue, & Thurs & Fri 9am, Sat. 11am and 7pm (vigil) Sunday 11:30am Aughnasheelin : Wed 9am, Fri 8pm, Sunday 10am Job Vacancy. Kilmore Diocese PASTORAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED (Fixed Term)FOR St. Brigids Pastoral Area, Corlough-Oughteragh-Carrigallen-Killashandra Parishes.To provide a Faith formation programme through the schools, work with established parish groups, Parish councils and Pastoral Area Team as required. Requirements include Degree in Theology or equivalent, some relevant experience, current driving licence and use of a car, familiarity with area.Application in writing c/w C.V to – Fr. Sean Mawn, Pastoral Area Leader.Parochial House. Ballinamore, Co.LeitrimClosing date for applications – Friday 4th July.Baptism: We welcome into the Parish Community Bobby Sullivan who was baptised In Ballinamore church on last Saturday. We pray God’s blessing on Bobby and his family.

Home to Home HostWould you give a child or adult with a disability a holiday break? If so a Home to Home Host is for you!The Home from Home Scheme is a partnership run by the HSE West and The Carers Association in Leitrim. It involves a single person or a family in the community taking a child or adult with a disability or autism into their home for a short break and caring for that person in a home setting. The scheme is very flexible. Host Carers or Families can offer breaks which vary from one morning a week/ a weekend or overnight stay once a month/ a longer summer holiday. The Scheme is open to people from all walks of life. Training in all aspects of care and ongoing support will be provided. A Launch Event will take place on Wednesday 2nd July 2014 at 8pm in LAPWD Building, Station Road, Mohill. For further information please contact Una McDermott 071 9135064 / 086 8188716 Ecumenical Service of Remembrance For Family and Friends Bereaved by Suicide, Sunday June 29th 2014, at 3.00 p.m. St. Brigids Church, Killeshandra, Everyone Welcome. Those attending are welcome to bring a photo of their deceased loved one. For more information contact us on 049 4336070 or 086 0235414.Collection: Offertory collection for last weekend came to €1105. This collection goes towards the upkeep and the maintenance of the church.

Athletic ClubFour of our members qualified for the All Ireland championships in Tullamore next month as a result of the Connacht championships in Sligo last week. Organised club training has now concluded for the summer and will resume at the beginning of October.

Ballinamore Area Community Council LtdChairman: Michael Dolan, Willowfield Road, BallinamoreSecretary: Padraig Griffin, Aghadark, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim: 071 9644207ELECTION OF NEW MEMBERSThe Election of new members to Ballinamore Area Community Council Ltd will take place in the New Hall/Scout Den adjacent the Sports Hall onWEDNESDAY JUNE 25th at 9.00 p.m.Each society/organisation/group/club with headquarters in Aughnasheelin, Aughawillan, Ballinamore, Corraleehan, Drumreilly and Fenagh is invited to send along one representative who, if not an officer of that body, is authorised by the officers to vote where a ballot (secret) is deemed necessary. No person can cast more than one vote in any ballot ie you cannot vote on behalf of more than one organisation. The election process will relate to those candidates who have been nominated by 5.00.p.m. today.The Presiding Officer is Mr Donal Fox, CEO of Leitrim Development Company.Provision will be made to assist representatives present who need such help to register with Leitrim County Council in order to participate in the forthcoming Public Participation Network process, and the functions of Ballinamore Area Community Council Ltd will also be outlined. It is hoped to have PPN Registration Forms available at the meeting which will be of brief duration. Padraig Griffin- Secretary 22 06 2014